Elizabeth C. Newell

Elizabeth C. Newell serves as a key procurement professional within the W072 Endist Chicago office of the Department of the Army, supporting the agency’s mission to plan, construct, and maintain critical civil infrastructure essential to military readiness. She manages acquisitions for heavy civil engineering projects including water control systems, harbor facilities, erosion control structures, and navigational infrastructure. Her work ensures the operational resilience of Army installations by securing specialized services and construction capabilities aligned with federal civil works priorities. Newell handles a diverse portfolio of contract types, primarily under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on design-build, cost-reimbursement, and fixed-price arrangements for complex infrastructure delivery. She maintains strong, ongoing relationships with core contractors such as MORRISH-WALLACE CONSTRUCTION, INC. and Boh Environmental, L.L.C., who consistently deliver high-complexity civil works and environmental remediation services. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms with proven technical expertise in heavy engineering and environmental compliance. Newell’s contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous oversight, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships that prioritize safety, sustainability, and mission-critical timelines. Newell demonstrates a balanced commitment to small business participation, with nearly 40% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and additional support for Women-Owned Small Businesses and HUBZone firms. While the majority of procurements remain open to all competitors, her office consistently prioritizes socioeconomic inclusion, ensuring diverse vendors have meaningful access to opportunities in civil engineering and environmental services. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), and 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting deep expertise in infrastructure construction, equipment maintenance, and technical engineering support. She routinely acquires services related to flood risk reduction, dredging, navigational aids, and hydraulic structure rehabilitation, underscoring her specialization in federally funded civil works programs.